Photos by Arthur Puu Brianna Visalli started her soccer career early at only 4 years old at a local church league called Los Gatos Christian. Now she's playing in the National Women's Soccer League for the Chicago Red Stars. Visalli considered playing abroad after some of her previous coaches advised her that playing in the states was a risk. However, because of her … [Read more...] about Brianna Visalli Drafted in 2018 NSWL Draft
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People of Pepperdine: Sophie Nelson
Photo by Chad Jimenez “I think the one word to sum up everything right now is ‘overwhelming.’ So much information is hitting me at once and I’m just mostly excited though, now that we have said goodbye to our parents, and everything is starting to get exciting, I think what I’m most excited for in the near future is rush, but long-term, studying abroad. I’m a little bit … [Read more...] about People of Pepperdine: Sophie Nelson
Newly Elected SGA Executive Board Officers Discuss their Goals
Photo by Bryce Hanamoto The results of the Student Government Association elections were released March 24. Here are some of the plans the SGA executive board officers have for next year. President Edward Adutwum Adutwum is a junior Political Science major from Maryland who is currently the SGA vice president of administration. He said he joined SGA his freshman year … [Read more...] about Newly Elected SGA Executive Board Officers Discuss their Goals
Unleash the Power of No
Art by Christine Nelson Pepperdine is the land of yes. Every student’s schedule overflows with classes, clubs and events; so much so that overcommitting is a considered a typical part of Pepperdine life. Add in the New Year’s resolutions and the pressures of a new semester, and you would be hard-pressed to find anyone saying no on this campus. Why shouldn’t everyone … [Read more...] about Unleash the Power of No
The “Not-so-Safety” Net of Culture
We all remember when our coaches or parents told us to give 100 percent to something. And as cliched as that sentiment might be, it continues to hold value in how we live our lives. Every single day the world becomes more and more competitive, making our complete focus ever more a necessity. But we ignore this necessity in order to go after goals considered more "socially … [Read more...] about The “Not-so-Safety” Net of Culture